I keep hearing about people trying to save money to pay (or help pay) for their child(ren)'s college education. What ever happened to them working for what they want? While I am not saying it's not a lofty goal, how much better decisions would be made if they decided based on what THEY could afford and what THEY wanted rather than what YOU can afford and/or want? Your money is YOURS. Your top priorities should be paying down your bills, saving enough for retirement, etc. The kids need to learn how to work for what they want. Maybe that means putting off college for a semester to build up money to get jump-started with, choose the right college, and find a job on or near their college campus. If they choose close to home, let them stay at home if you want, but charge them rent. They need to learn how to do it while they're young, or they won't have the experience and maturity for it later. Now I know many are going to disagree with me, and may say "well you don't have kids you don't understand" - but I DO understand. I had to juggle work and college. I had to commute, pay for my own insurance, and while I didn't pay rent, I paid the phone bill, a portion of the grocery bill, and made sure Mom had spending money. I applied for every grant and scholarship I could, and that kept college affordable. My regret was having such an old vehicle that took a lot of money to keep running. Had I sunk a little more money in the beginning into a newer car (not new by any stretch, just not 20 years old), I would've saved time and money later much more than I'd saved by buying the old car. Let's not even go into how many times I was doing homework in the repair shop lobby!
About the cats, they are doing well. Curzon has nearly been glued to my hip since I got home from work yesterday. I don't think there's been a period of time more than 10 minutes where I haven't been able to reach out and pet him except when I was laying down about to fall asleep. Jadzia's not itching as bad, and I'm starting to reconsider when she's going to the vet. I may hold off on that until the beginning of next month at least. Nimbus did another spike, but that's because I gave them wet food yesterday. It was their prescription stuff, so I didn't think he'd spike like he did, but he STILL didn't jump as high as he once did. He's steadily coming down, as he should be. He's been extremely energetic lately, and while I'm going to spending more money on the better food rather than this cheaper non-prescription stuff, I feel that it's going to be for the best, especially if he continues to feel as good as he is right now.
Just a note for my American friends. Got taxes? That dreaded April deadline's getting closer and closer! And watch out. Read your fees carefully. You can be charged for having your fees deducted from your refund, possibly DOUBLING your fees. I was just working on mine, and and they were going to charge me $14 for filing my state, and then charge me another $16 to have the $14 deducted from any refund the feds may give me. Greedyass sombitches I tell you! And I apologize for the cussin' but dangit, if the feds want to give me MY money back, keep your greedy paws off of it, it's MY money!
Alright, enough of my griping for now.
Peace folks (and I think we need it right now, to say the least)!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Retail Peeves - a PARTIAL List
Piercings should not be worn at work (small ear ones aren't what I'm talking about).
If you wouldn't say it around the preacher, don't say it at work!
If you don't have a few minutes to spare, don't stop to get coffee. Shit happens!
Get over yourself. You're not THAT important.
It's a public place, not your house. Please don't let your children run around like they run the place.
Keep your germs to yourself please, especially the coughing ones!
Don't bitch at me when prices go up, I don't make those decisions.
NO ONE carries $100s at 4am. Don't expect me to break one.
Don't give an attitude and not expect one back.
If you wouldn't say it around the preacher, don't say it at work!
If you don't have a few minutes to spare, don't stop to get coffee. Shit happens!
Get over yourself. You're not THAT important.
It's a public place, not your house. Please don't let your children run around like they run the place.
Keep your germs to yourself please, especially the coughing ones!
Don't bitch at me when prices go up, I don't make those decisions.
NO ONE carries $100s at 4am. Don't expect me to break one.
Don't give an attitude and not expect one back.
News
My new wifi card came in!! And... IT WORKS!!! So we are back to normal. I wasn't expecting it to come in that quick, so it was a pleasant surprise to come home to. It feels good to be back. So off I go... LOL
Monday, March 16, 2009
Stuff
Hello there my dear friends. What a day. I'm tired of working Mondays, they're hell! Oofah! Luckily I have tomorrow off - to be spent doing laundry. I treated myself to some deli ham and turkey (teehee L don't tell anyone where I DIDN'T get it) today, as I've been craving sandwiches. Weird, I know, but I've been in a big turkey mood lately but I need to mix things up sometimes. Then again I just might have to make a bus trip tomorrow inbetween laundry loads to get some chicken from Wendy's (they make the best - and cheapest - chicken sandwiches I've ever had, and with them being so cheap, it's an easy addiction lol). I've been meaning to do it for a while, but just haven't had the energy. It's like Mr. Cat says, when you don't have two days off in a row, it wears on you and it never quite feels like you had a day off. Poor L works 3rd shift, so it's even worse for her.
Nimbus is continuing to improve, slowly. His swings APPEAR done (I sure pray they are at least), and while he's still high, and way too high at that, his decline is slow, which from what I'm being told, is a good thing. I'm lucky, I get a lot of free advice because of all the people I come in contact with on a daily basis. But nothing beats that of my own vet, and soon I might be calling her, just to get a chance to sound off and bounce off of her. Every day I see the woman who works for the vet that let my Nimmy nearly die, and it takes everything in me to not shove it in her face that he's doing so much better without her daughter's "help" - yes I'm still bitter. I know I shouldn't be - it's in the past and he's ok - but it still hurts that someone could let a cat that's OBVIOUSLY sick just get sicker without at least TRYING something, even if the chances are slim that it'd work. I also got quite upset when she told me I worried too much because of his previous condition. We're talking major issues - heart and now pancreas - not something like a little case of dry skin. But, as I said, he's doing so much better now, and I couldn't be happier. Well, ok, I could, but I'm not going to go so far out on a limb to ask for complete remission. Just good control will suffice for me, seeing as how sick he once was.
I should post the headlines and links to the news items that have caught my attention, but most of it is either politics or just gruesome stuff you probably don't want to read! But I do want to pass something by you guys and gals, something that's actually happening back in Ohio. A family (the article doesn't state how big) is receiving $500 a month in food stamps as the bread winner apparently (article doesn't say once again) got laid off, even though they have $80,000 in the bank, a paid-off $300,000 house, and a Mercedes (I think). Do you think they should qualify? Or do you think that it should be restricted to those, say, below the poverty line? Here's my line of thinking. Normally, I'd say they'd have to sell the house and live off of that for a while, but that's pretty much impossible right now. How many kids they have is a big issue too. So's any medical expenses. A perfect storm of sick kid(s) and/or adults and loss of a job can make $80k go very fast. I don't know, though. There just isn't enough information. The devil's in the details as they say. I hope more information comes out, because I'd like to know how a family can get that much in food stamps! I know I could probably feed a family of 4 or 5 on that at least. Then again, I shop cheap LOL.
Anyways, I'm off for now as I really didn't have much on the blog list today, my brain's too fried and now it's empty too! LOL, be well everyone.
Nimbus is continuing to improve, slowly. His swings APPEAR done (I sure pray they are at least), and while he's still high, and way too high at that, his decline is slow, which from what I'm being told, is a good thing. I'm lucky, I get a lot of free advice because of all the people I come in contact with on a daily basis. But nothing beats that of my own vet, and soon I might be calling her, just to get a chance to sound off and bounce off of her. Every day I see the woman who works for the vet that let my Nimmy nearly die, and it takes everything in me to not shove it in her face that he's doing so much better without her daughter's "help" - yes I'm still bitter. I know I shouldn't be - it's in the past and he's ok - but it still hurts that someone could let a cat that's OBVIOUSLY sick just get sicker without at least TRYING something, even if the chances are slim that it'd work. I also got quite upset when she told me I worried too much because of his previous condition. We're talking major issues - heart and now pancreas - not something like a little case of dry skin. But, as I said, he's doing so much better now, and I couldn't be happier. Well, ok, I could, but I'm not going to go so far out on a limb to ask for complete remission. Just good control will suffice for me, seeing as how sick he once was.
I should post the headlines and links to the news items that have caught my attention, but most of it is either politics or just gruesome stuff you probably don't want to read! But I do want to pass something by you guys and gals, something that's actually happening back in Ohio. A family (the article doesn't state how big) is receiving $500 a month in food stamps as the bread winner apparently (article doesn't say once again) got laid off, even though they have $80,000 in the bank, a paid-off $300,000 house, and a Mercedes (I think). Do you think they should qualify? Or do you think that it should be restricted to those, say, below the poverty line? Here's my line of thinking. Normally, I'd say they'd have to sell the house and live off of that for a while, but that's pretty much impossible right now. How many kids they have is a big issue too. So's any medical expenses. A perfect storm of sick kid(s) and/or adults and loss of a job can make $80k go very fast. I don't know, though. There just isn't enough information. The devil's in the details as they say. I hope more information comes out, because I'd like to know how a family can get that much in food stamps! I know I could probably feed a family of 4 or 5 on that at least. Then again, I shop cheap LOL.
Anyways, I'm off for now as I really didn't have much on the blog list today, my brain's too fried and now it's empty too! LOL, be well everyone.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Update n stuff
Hey folks. I got a new wifi card for the pda coming, hopefully it will do the trick. It appears to be the same one that I lost last year, which was my intention. It was older when I lost it than this one is now and it was still working so that's where I'm going back to. I'm probably paying a little more than I should, but they're not cheap, and the price is within the average. I could've gotten cheaper, but I will not buy from Asia unless there's no other choice. It's bad enough they're made over there. I'd much rather trust something bought here than over there, because at least it'd be easier to communicate if there were to be an issue.
Let's see what else. Oh so much for Nimbus being in the clear. But we're going to get through that.
The weather... what a yo-yo. At least it's warming up, a little at least. I've been teasing Walter lately that he doesn't know true winter and egging him on that it's headed his way. I'm sorry, dear, but I'm ANSY for summer, as I'm sure most of us American bloggers are. It's been a long, cold winter. We're not out of the woods yet, but it's slowly improving. I'm anxious for spring and summer to be here. I'm not ready for the bugs though, or the spring rains. I just hope this year does not bring any flooding. We had a couple close calls this winter, before it got REALLY cold, so I think we deserve a break, though I surely don't want it to be too dry.
Anyways, folks, I'm off for now, perhaps to try to finish sorting out this mess I call a desk. Perhaps Mr. Cat is right. Perhaps I DO need to downsize. *sigh*
Let's see what else. Oh so much for Nimbus being in the clear. But we're going to get through that.
The weather... what a yo-yo. At least it's warming up, a little at least. I've been teasing Walter lately that he doesn't know true winter and egging him on that it's headed his way. I'm sorry, dear, but I'm ANSY for summer, as I'm sure most of us American bloggers are. It's been a long, cold winter. We're not out of the woods yet, but it's slowly improving. I'm anxious for spring and summer to be here. I'm not ready for the bugs though, or the spring rains. I just hope this year does not bring any flooding. We had a couple close calls this winter, before it got REALLY cold, so I think we deserve a break, though I surely don't want it to be too dry.
Anyways, folks, I'm off for now, perhaps to try to finish sorting out this mess I call a desk. Perhaps Mr. Cat is right. Perhaps I DO need to downsize. *sigh*
Friday, March 13, 2009
Ode to a Friend (A JOKE)
Dearly Beloved,
We are gathered here today as we prepare to bid farewell to a dear friend. She has managed to keep us connected, helped us to laugh and cry together even though we are so far apart. She has been a loyal friend to me, and while her time was short, as a coworker would say, she had a lot of mileage on her.
Spectec, you have been a good friend, and while you and my other dear friend PDA haven't always gotten along, you always managed to find a way to win each battle. So while I may have to replace you, dear, know that no other wifi card can hold a candle to you.
(And if, by now, all you humans are not laughing, immediately check yourself into the nearest emergency room. I'm laughing so hard as I'm typing this I'm not sure it'll post in time before dear Spectec quits on me again! So if I go a long time between posts, you know why. I have priorities, number one being vet communications. Sorry folks, blogging is a wee bit down the line. I'll never abandon you guys and gals though. And Speccy shall be replaced, though likely not by a sister or brother. I may well go back to her cousin Ambicom. OMG I'm having way too much fun with this. I best shut up, post this, and go to bed. I should really, REALLY not write blogs half asleep!)
We are gathered here today as we prepare to bid farewell to a dear friend. She has managed to keep us connected, helped us to laugh and cry together even though we are so far apart. She has been a loyal friend to me, and while her time was short, as a coworker would say, she had a lot of mileage on her.
Spectec, you have been a good friend, and while you and my other dear friend PDA haven't always gotten along, you always managed to find a way to win each battle. So while I may have to replace you, dear, know that no other wifi card can hold a candle to you.
(And if, by now, all you humans are not laughing, immediately check yourself into the nearest emergency room. I'm laughing so hard as I'm typing this I'm not sure it'll post in time before dear Spectec quits on me again! So if I go a long time between posts, you know why. I have priorities, number one being vet communications. Sorry folks, blogging is a wee bit down the line. I'll never abandon you guys and gals though. And Speccy shall be replaced, though likely not by a sister or brother. I may well go back to her cousin Ambicom. OMG I'm having way too much fun with this. I best shut up, post this, and go to bed. I should really, REALLY not write blogs half asleep!)
Sunday, March 8, 2009
A Quick Note
I really haven't felt like writing lately, and honestly, I still don't. I just felt I need to so that everyone knows I'm ok. It's another wacky week this week, so I don't know when I'll be on next. We shall see. Let's see what it brings, eh?
Don't be such strangers folks! Everyone's been so quiet lately, maybe we all need to visit each other's blogs (and not just read 'em on Google Reader or whatever feed reader we use) now and then so we know we really do exist to each other! I don't know, it's just been to quiet lately, and I know I shouldn't be talking.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Ramblings
Has anyone else noticed there seem to be a lot more plane crashes lately than normal? I tend to think that they're just being reported more, but it sure does seem to be a bigger problem. The last time I flew, just as we were starting our taxi down the runway on one leg of the flight, they called us back to the gate because one of the rutters was stuck if I remember right. That was a close call - much too close to me! I'm just glad they caught it before we started to take off! Yikes - but not enough to make me stop flying again, just enough to only make me fly when absolutely necessary. And in this economy, I don't believe that will be a problem.
Have ya'll seen that Rush Limbaugh speech in front of all those conservatives a couple days ago? Remember, this is the man that said he hoped our President fails. Now all the smart folks are making him - and the rest of the repugs - swallow those words hard by shoving it in their faces constantly. We need to - we need to remind the nation and the world why we voted for change. Decisiveness like Limbaugh's is protected free speech, but speech that is very harmful for this country, so we must make him look as stupid as he is. Let his own words bite him in the rear. We MUST succeed, we WILL succeed. Let's make the repugs decide whether to stand with him and Sean Hannity or grow up and stand on their own. Let's not forget the Glenn Beck fearmongering with his countdown to doom that he was so famous for over at CNN. And all the others that want to make us angry, fearful, or disheartened - let's show them what America REALLY is. We may get angry, we might get scared, but we act on it, fight it, conquer it, and walk on from it stronger than ever.
Talking about fear, I was flipping through the channels last night trying to find something to watch (which is hard to do on a Saturday night pushing midnight), and I came across Rod Parsley, one of those televangelists. I think he's also one of the ones under investigation by the feds, but that's not the point. He was talking about how dangerous fear always is. I had to shake my head. How many more kids would be dead because their parents didn't get scared when the doctor told them their kid had cancer and fought to the death if necessary to prevent that child from dying? It seems to me to be so archaic. Don't fear, trust God, not the doctors, and God will take it away. Ok fine, I will go halfway here. God MAY take it away, but God doesn't usually just touch someone and heal them. God likes using other humans to make things happen. Does anyone have any idea how many times I prayed that Nimbus would come through his illnesses? But did I just sit and wait for God to "work his magic" on the cat? Oh heck no!!! God asks of us too, you know. We have to do our part. But I do believe our introduction to this different vet was no coincidence, and it is no insult to the first vet, the one that diagnosed him. Two brains are better than one, and the second one had information no one else there had. That information made all the difference. Let's remember that the next time we are confronted with something that seems to be "too much" that, while being overcome with fear is dangerous, a little fear does go a long way and can actually be used to STRENGTHEN our faith. Now, enough of doing Walter's job!
I'm supposing everyone has heard that Paul Harvey has died. What an iconic voice on American radio. I don't know how much further his voice reached, but I know most of us Americans probably heard his voice once or twice growing up. We will always remember his soft, soothing voice, that much I'm sure of. I remember diving for the radio at noon on the weekends to hear "the rest of the story" as only he could tell it. Sometimes too, the story was hilarious! I wonder if anyone has his radio shows online... I will have to check.
Anyways, I am off for now.
Have ya'll seen that Rush Limbaugh speech in front of all those conservatives a couple days ago? Remember, this is the man that said he hoped our President fails. Now all the smart folks are making him - and the rest of the repugs - swallow those words hard by shoving it in their faces constantly. We need to - we need to remind the nation and the world why we voted for change. Decisiveness like Limbaugh's is protected free speech, but speech that is very harmful for this country, so we must make him look as stupid as he is. Let his own words bite him in the rear. We MUST succeed, we WILL succeed. Let's make the repugs decide whether to stand with him and Sean Hannity or grow up and stand on their own. Let's not forget the Glenn Beck fearmongering with his countdown to doom that he was so famous for over at CNN. And all the others that want to make us angry, fearful, or disheartened - let's show them what America REALLY is. We may get angry, we might get scared, but we act on it, fight it, conquer it, and walk on from it stronger than ever.
Talking about fear, I was flipping through the channels last night trying to find something to watch (which is hard to do on a Saturday night pushing midnight), and I came across Rod Parsley, one of those televangelists. I think he's also one of the ones under investigation by the feds, but that's not the point. He was talking about how dangerous fear always is. I had to shake my head. How many more kids would be dead because their parents didn't get scared when the doctor told them their kid had cancer and fought to the death if necessary to prevent that child from dying? It seems to me to be so archaic. Don't fear, trust God, not the doctors, and God will take it away. Ok fine, I will go halfway here. God MAY take it away, but God doesn't usually just touch someone and heal them. God likes using other humans to make things happen. Does anyone have any idea how many times I prayed that Nimbus would come through his illnesses? But did I just sit and wait for God to "work his magic" on the cat? Oh heck no!!! God asks of us too, you know. We have to do our part. But I do believe our introduction to this different vet was no coincidence, and it is no insult to the first vet, the one that diagnosed him. Two brains are better than one, and the second one had information no one else there had. That information made all the difference. Let's remember that the next time we are confronted with something that seems to be "too much" that, while being overcome with fear is dangerous, a little fear does go a long way and can actually be used to STRENGTHEN our faith. Now, enough of doing Walter's job!
I'm supposing everyone has heard that Paul Harvey has died. What an iconic voice on American radio. I don't know how much further his voice reached, but I know most of us Americans probably heard his voice once or twice growing up. We will always remember his soft, soothing voice, that much I'm sure of. I remember diving for the radio at noon on the weekends to hear "the rest of the story" as only he could tell it. Sometimes too, the story was hilarious! I wonder if anyone has his radio shows online... I will have to check.
Anyways, I am off for now.
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